It Was a God Thing
North American Christian Convention in Louisville featured shared preaching and blended worship between Christian churches and churches of Christ, with messages of grace, reconciliation, and unity shaping the week.
Articles for tag: Church Unity
June 28, 2006
Can We Allow What We Do Not Advocate?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on fellowship amid disagreement—first in families, then in churches. He calls for humility and grace that covers belief and practice, urging Christians to pursue reconciliation without compromise.
June 7, 2006
Interview with Bob Russell
By Brad Dupray Bob Russell says he “anticipated staying four or five years” when he came to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1966. “I saw myself going back to Pennsylvania, preaching somewhere near my hometown.” God had other plans. In 40 years of ministry at Southeast Bob has led the church to weekend attendance of 19,000. The church has become a force for evangelism, a help to those in need, and the conscience in its community. The word on the street is Bob Russell is retiring. How would you define this transition in your life? I think it’s
May 10, 2006
What We Can Do if We Can”t Agree
Churches often disagree about women in ministry, from eldership and ordination to worship leadership and Communion. This article urges humble respect so believers who differ can still serve together in fellowship.
February 1, 2006
A Place in the History Books
A reflection on the North American Christian Convention’s call for unity, the long history behind division over worship practices, and the growing signs of cooperation between Christian churches and churches of Christ.
November 30, 2005
Great Communion Celebrated Worldwide!
A sampling of Great Communion reports from around the world, marking the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address and highlighting unity across Restoration Movement churches.
July 31, 2005
CHURCH IN THE CITY 1: Pursuing Partnerships in Indianapolis
In a diverse city, “one size does not fit all.” Jeff Krajewski explains how partnerships help urban churches connect resources to real needs, support spiritual formation, and strengthen unity and accountability across congregations.
July 3, 2005
Reflections of Two Vagabonds (Part 1)
LeRoy Lawson reflects on a 20-month RV journey and the remarkable revival he’s witnessed among independent Christian churches—through megachurch growth, church plants, community engagement, expanding schools, and healthier leadership and unity.
‘Who’ Before ‘What’ (A review of ‘The Jesus Proposal’)
Mark A. Matson revisits the Stone-Campbell Movement’s long pursuit of unity and engages Rubel Shelly and John York’s The Jesus Proposal, urging churches to center fellowship on relationship with Jesus rather than secondary disputes.
